Through the eyes of Beatrice, played by the autistic actress the film is based on, and her ornery sister Talia, we navigate the complex and diverse experiences of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Waldron & co. Craft a darkly comedic tale of two sisters who find unexpected connection through the grief and rage over their their adoptive mother's death. Both wishing to fly away on their own terms, the sisters foil one another and simultaneously strike a stark contrast with the lush Americana backdrop of fields and clouds. The bucolic-yet-stifling-small-town-vibe created by DP Daniel Alanis' composition and creative use of lighting (including the moon in one scene) refreshingly allow the viewer to feel the otherness the sisters experience and ultimately bond over without being heavy handed. The bond the two leads display is equally easeful and very funny. New-comer Julia Schanker delivers a witty and truthful performance of an autistic person as an autistic actress herself.
